Republic Bank’s parent company receives 2024 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup awarded to the top 10 percent of community banks nationwide each year

Recently recognized as one of the nation’s top performing community banks, Republic Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”), has been named a winner of the 2024 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup. The annual award honors the top 10 percent of community banks across the country.

“Republic is steadfast in our commitment to the financial security of our clients as part of our commitment to enable them to thrive. We pride ourselves on our stability, innovation, and passion to excel which is well illustrated by our strong financial performance,” Republic Bancorp, Inc. Executive Chair Steve Trager said. “Since opening our doors more than 40 years ago, we have worked hard to earn the full faith and confidence of our clients by offering exemplary service and reliable access to our bankers.”

“We’re honored to receive the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup for 2024 financial performance,” Republic President and CEO Logan Pichel added. “Our mission is to enable our associates, customers, communities and shareholders to thrive.”

The Raymond James Community Bankers Cup honors the top 10 percent of community banks across the country with assets between $500 million and $10 billion based on various profitability, operational efficiency, and balance sheet metrics.

While exceptional performance in 2024 was a critical aspect of Raymond James’ formula, the Community Bankers Cup also recognizes banks that are building long-term shareholder value. The pool of banks considered includes all exchange-traded domestic banks, excluding mutual holding companies and potential acquisition targets.

This announcement comes on the heels of reporting that showed second quarter 2025 net income and Diluted Earnings per Class A Common Share (“Diluted EPS”) of $31.5 million and $1.61 per share, representing increases of 25 percent and 24 percent respectively, over the $25.2 million and $1.30 per share reported for the second quarter of 2024.

Of note, Republic is proud to be recognized by numerous local and national organizations for its impact as a leading financial institution, committed community partner, and preferred employer. Recent noteworthy financial and banking accolades include S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Bank (2025, 2024), Newsweek Best Regional Bank (2025, 2024), Newsweek Best Online Lender (2024), and more.

About Republic Bancorp, Inc.

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). The Bank currently has 47 banking centers in communities within five metropolitan statistical areas (“MSAs”) across five states: 22 banking centers located within the Louisville MSA in Louisville, Prospect, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville in Kentucky, and Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany in Indiana; six banking centers within the Lexington MSA in Georgetown and Lexington in Kentucky; eight banking centers within the Cincinnati MSA in Cincinnati and West Chester in Ohio, and Bellevue, Covington, Crestview Hills, and Florence in Kentucky; seven banking centers within the Tampa MSA in Largo, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Tampa in Florida; and four banking centers within the Nashville MSA in Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville and Spring Hill, Tennessee. In addition, Republic Bank Finance has one loan production office in St. Louis, Missouri. The Bank offers online banking at www.republicbank.com. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and as of June 30, 2025, had approximately $7.0 billion in total assets. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol “RBCAA” on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

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“We’re honored to receive the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup for 2024 financial performance,” Republic President and CEO Logan Pichel added. “Our mission is to enable our associates, customers, communities and shareholders to thrive.”